Abadla
Abadla
اﻟﻌﺒﺎدﻟﺔ | |
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Small dam near Abadla | |
Location of Abadla commune within Béchar Province | |
| Coordinates: 31°1′N 2°44′W / 31.017°N 2.733°W | |
| Country | Algeria |
| Province | Béchar Province |
| District | Abadla District |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,870 km2 (1,110 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 592 m (1,942 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 13,636 |
| • Density | 4.8/km2 (12/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| Postal code | 08200 |
Abadla (Arabic: العبادلة) is a town and commune in western Algeria, and capital of Abadla District, Béchar Province. It is located on the Oued Guir southwest of Béchar. According to the 2008 census its population is 13,636, up from 10,845 in 1998, and an annual growth rate of 2.4%, making it the most populated commune in Béchar Province apart from the capital. The commune covers an area of 2,870 square kilometres (1,110 sq mi).
It is a major centre for the Arab Doui-Menia tribe.